Tomatosphere™
Through Tomatosphere™, your students will investigate the effects of outer space on the germination of tomato seeds. This is a hands-on program that builds scientific inquiry and experimentation skills.
Yetong Dong
Research Assistant/Graduate Student
I am studying to become a scientific researcher.
Tropisms in Plants
Learn about the different ways that plants move in response to their environments.
Light & Plants
Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.
Specialized Cells of the Leaf System
Learn about the structure and function of the cells in leaves.
How Animals Digest Their Food
Learn about how different animals digest their foods and the organs of their digestive systems.
Respiratory System in Vertebrate Animals
Learn about how different animals breathe, from fish to humans.
Musculoskeletal Systems in the Animal Kingdom
Learn how animals move themselves with the help of their muscles and skeletons.
Resources on Brains
Resource page including articles, videos, and career profiles related to brains.
You Be the Crime Scene Investigator
Students will learn about crime scene investigation and its connections to cell biology and careers.
Heather E. McFarlane
Assistant Professor & Canada Research Chair in Plant Cell Biology
Heather R. McFarlane is an Assistant Professor & Canada Research Chair in Plant Cell Biology for the University of Toronto.
Osmosis and Its Role in Human Biology and Health
Learn how and where osmosis takes place in the digestive system and excretory system and the role of osmosis in kidney dialysis.
How Do Trees Survive in Winter?
What adaptations and processes do trees in northern climates have to survive winter?
Plant Taxonomy
Learn about the categories, or phylum, of the plant kingdom with examples from each.